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Recruiting Volunteers
A guide on recruitment, including information on selection, screening, and types of recruitment.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
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3Bridges: Volunteer Handbook
An example of a Volunteer Handbook. The Handbook covers key information on what to expect as a volunteer, including induction, training, code of conduct and work, health and safety considerations.
Author: 3Bridges Community
A Common Purpose: Formal Volunteering and Cultural Diversity
A guide on how to build an inclusive volunteering role, focusing on overseas volunteers, cultural awareness, communication styles, gender, and religion.
Author: Volunteering WA, Fran Robinson
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Pause a Role on VIKTOR
Steps to help organisation temporarily pause their volunteer advertisements.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Achieving Excellence in Your Volunteer Program: Volunteer program management guidelines
A guide on how to engage with volunteers, particularly through the recruitment process, as well as how to advocate for volunteer involvement to the organisation.
Author: Swan Volunteer Resource Centre, City of Swan
Background Screening for Volunteers
Information on screening new volunteers, including information on how to develop a screening policy.
Author: Volunteering WA
Bridging the Gap: Enriching the volunteer experience to build a better future for our communities
A research report identifying the gap between what volunteers look for in a volunteering role and how organisations are engaging with volunteers. Identifies ways to better understanding volunteer motivations and engage with volunteers.
Author: Volunteer Canada
Building Inclusive Bridges: A Guide to Facilitating Inclusive Referrals
A guide on how to facilitate inclusive volunteering in an organisation. This resource provides practical tools and tips.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Checking References for Volunteer Applications
A basic template for conducting reference checks for potential volunteers.
Author: Volunteering WA
Committee Member Position Description
A template position description for a committee member.
Author: Volunteering WA
Designing a Successful Volunteer Recruitment Advertisement
A brief guide on how to design a volunteer recruitment advertisement.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Designing a Volunteer Role Description
A template for creating a volunteer role description.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Designing Volunteer Role Descriptions
A guide for Managers of Volunteers on how to design a volunteering role, including templates.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Disability Action Plan
A guide on how to develop a Disability Action Plan. This resource is accompanied by Disability Action Plan Templates.
Author: Victoria ALIVE, Volunteering Victoria
Disability Action Plan: Template
A template to create a Disability Action Plan Template. Note: This resource is accompanied by the Disability Action Plan resource.
Author: Victoria ALIVE, Volunteering Victoria
Engaging Millennial Volunteers: Understanding a New Breed of Volunteers
A detailed guide on how to engage millenial volunteers, covering role design, recruitment strategies, engagement strategies and supporting change in an organisation. This guide also includes templates.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
Engaging Young Volunteers
A brief guide on key considerations when involving younger volunteers.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
Equipment Requirements for Volunteer Roles
A guide and template for considering what equipment will be required to involve volunteers.
Author: Volunteering WA
Guide to Interviewing Volunteers
A brief guide on how to conduct an interview with potential volunteers.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Guide to Onboarding
A comprehensive guide to onboarding volunteers, covering planning, policies and procedures, induction, training and evaluation. This guide provides information, checklists and templates relevant to both volunteers and employees. Note: This resource is accompanied by a suite of supporting resources.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Guide to Onboarding: Draft Email Template
A template for notifying all staff that a new volunteer/member of staff will be starting with the organisation. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Guide to Onboarding: Feedback Questions
A template for feedback questions regarding the onboarding process, from recruitment, to induction, to ongoing engagement. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Guide to Onboarding: First Day Schedule
Information on what should be considered when planning the first day of a new volunteer or staff member. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Guide to Onboarding: Onboarding Checklist
A brief checklist to guide the onboarding process. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Guide to Onboarding: Pre-boarding Checklist
A checklist to guide what should be done before a volunteers first day. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Guide to Onboarding: Volunteer Assignment Agreement
A template Volunteer Assignment Agreement. This resource is a part of the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Involving Volunteers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
A guide on how to involve Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) volunteers, covering recruitment tips, motivations and addressing common concerns organisations may have.
Author: Volunteering Australia
Letter for Unsuccessful Applicants
A template letter that can be provided to unsuccessful applicants of a volunteering role.
Author: Volunteering WA
Managing Volunteers from a CALD Background
A brief guide in how to involve volunteers from a culturally or linguistically diverse background. The resource covers key stages of the volunteer management cycle including recruitment, induction and training.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Matching the Right Volunteer to the Right Role
A guide on volunteer recruitment, including how to match the right volunteers to the right role. Includes checklists and helpful tips.
Author: Volunteer Scotland
Orientation for New Volunteers
A guide to considerations when planning a volunteer induction.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Other Unpaid Work Arrangements
Identifying the different between volunteering, work for the dole, internships, and student placements.
Author: Volunteering WA
Parks and Wildlife Service: Volunteer Handbook
An example of a Volunteer Handbook. The Handbook covers key information on what to expect as a volunteer, including induction, training, code of conduct and work, health and safety considerations.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
Parks and Wildlife Service: Volunteer Management Manual
An example of a Volunteer Management Handbook. The Handbook covers key information volunteer management processes including frameworks, recruitment, supervision and administration.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
Policy Statement: The involvement of ex-offenders as volunteers
An example of a policy statement regarding the involvement of volunteers with a criminal record, aimed at potential volunteers.
Author: Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc
Position Description: Coach
An example position description for a volunteer coach in a sporting context.
Author: Volunteering WA
Position Description: Treasurer
A template for the position description for a Treasurer.
Author: Volunteering WA
Preparing for a Volunteer's First Day
A brief guide on what to cover on a volunteer's first shift.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
President/Chairperson Position Description
A template position description for a president or chairperson.
Author: Volunteering WA
Recruiting Volunteers
A guide on recruitment, including information on selection, screening, and types of recruitment.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Recruitment Plan
A basic template for considering a recruitment plan.
Author: Volunteer Scotland
Reference Checks
A brief guide on completing reference checks during the selection and screening process.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Reference Request Letter
A template for a reference request letter.
Author: Volunteer Edinburgh, Volunteer Wiki
Sample Position Description: Organisation Spontaneous Volunteer Manager
Defines the role and responsibilities of the Spontaneous Volunteer Manager, who has overall responsibility for the management of Spontaneous Volunteers within their organisation.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
Sample Position Description: Team Leader – Spontaneous Volunteer
Defines the role and responsibilities of Team Leader – Spontaneous Volunteers, who supervise and oversee the work of their team of Spontaneous Volunteers in providing support to the disaster affected community.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
Sample Reference Check Template
A template for completing reference checks.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Screening and the Volunteer Recruitment Process
A resource on how to conduct screening in the volunteer recruitment process.
Author: Volunteering Australia
Supplementary Guide to Probation
A comprehensive guide to probation, including supporting templates. This guide is applicable to both employees and volunteers. Note: This resource is accompanied by a suite of supporting resources.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Supplementary Guide to Probation: Employee Probation Policy
A template for a Probation Policy. This resource can be used as a WHS tool, providing volunteers with opportunity to provide feedback. Probation is not mandatory for volunteers. Note: This resource supports the Supplementary Guide to Probation.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Supplementary Guide to Probation: Employee Probation Procedure
A template for Probation Procedure. This resource can be used as WHS tool, providing volunteers with opportunity to provide feedback. Probation is not mandatory for volunteers. Note: This resource supports the Supplementary Guide to Probation.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Supplementary Guide to Probation: Position Description Template
A template to create a position description. Note: This resource supports the Supplementary Guide to Probation
Author: VolunteeringACT
Supplementary Guide to Probation: Probation Feedback Questions
Template for a supervisor's evaluation of a probationary employee. Can be adapted to receive feedback from volunteers during onboarding process. Note: This resource supports the Supplementary Guide to Probation.
Author: VolunteeringACT
The Screening Handbook
This comprehensive handbook provides information on screening as part of the volunteer management cycle, identifying ten steps to screening. Please note that some information will be specific to the Canadian context.
Author: Volunteer Canada
Tips for Recruiting Volunteers
This webinar unpacks a variety of methods for recruiting volunteers.
Author: Leep
Top Tips for Recruiting and Supporting LGBT Youth Volunteers
A list of tips to consider when recruiting volunteers identifying as LGBTQI+.
Author: Volunteer Scotland, LGBT Youth Scotland
Volunteer Agreement
Information on what a Volunteer Agreement is and what needs to be considered when developing an Agreement.
Author: Volunteer Scotland
Volunteer Agreement
A template for a Volunteer Agreement.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Volunteer Ambassador Role Description
Example of a role description for a Volunteer Ambassador.
Author: Volunteer Edinburgh
Volunteer Application Form
A template for a volunteer application form
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Volunteer Database
A basic excel template for record keeping of volunteer details.
Author: Volunteering WA
Volunteer Handbook
An example of a Volunteer Handbook. Note: This resource is currently under review. Information may no longer be correct.
Author: City of Gosnells
Volunteer Induction Checklist
A template for a Volunteer Induction Checklist.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Volunteer Induction Checklist 2
A template for a volunteer induction checklist.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Volunteer Information Sessions
A guide on developing and hosting a volunteer information session.
Author: Volunteering Australia
Volunteer Management Toolkit
A comprehensive guide on best practice volunteer management, covering all aspects of the volunteer management cycle.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Volunteer Orientation Checklist
A template for preparing and completing a volunteer oriendation or induction.
Author: Volunteering WA
Volunteer Record Template
A template for record keeping a volunteer's involvement.
Author: Volunteer Scotland
Volunteer Recruitment
How to advertise for volunteer roles, including through emergency volunteering platforms.
Author: Volunteering Australia
Volunteer Recruitment 101
A brief guide to volunteer recruitment strategies.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Volunteer Recruitment Checklist
A template for a volunteer recruitment checklist. Note: this checklist is most relevant to sporting clubs and groups.
Author: Volunteering WA
Volunteer Registration Form and Health and Safety Induction Checklist
An example of a Volunteer Registration Form and Health and Safety Induction Checklist.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
Volunteer Screening Process
A template checklist for screening new volunteers. Note: Some screening information is specific to WA.
Author: Volunteering WA
Volunteer Task Description
Template for creating a volunteer task description.
Author: Volunteer Edinburgh
Volunteerability
A website that contains resources, templates and tools for Volunteer managers and volunteers. The website is aimed at increasing inclusion for people with disability.
Author: Orana, Southern Volunteering SA & Northern Volunteering SA
Volunteering for Centrelink Activity Requirements
Information for both organisations and individuals on volunteering as a part of Centrelink activity requirements.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
Where to Advertise Volunteer Roles
A guide on where to advertise volunteer roles.
Author: Volunteering WA
Working with Older Volunteers
A brief guide on key considerations when involving older volunteers.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
Writing an Effective Advertisement
A simple guide and template for writing an effective advertisement for a volunteering role.
Author: Volunteering WA, Volunteering Victoria
Youth Ready Assessment
A guide to check and assess how well a volunteering program appeals to young people across five focus areas.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Youth Ready Guide
A guide aimed at helping organisations involve independent young volunteers, from teens through twenties.
Author: Volunteering Victoria